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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,388.80, 14,083.16 and 3,844.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,388.80, 14,083.16 and 3,844.72 is: 5,767.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,388.80 : 14,083.16 = 3,844.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,388.80/14,083.16 = 3,844.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,388.80x = 14,083.16 × 3,844.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,388.80x = 54,145,806.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,145,806.92/9,388.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,767.06

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